Question

Select the option that makes the correct use of “unattainable”, as used in the passage, to fill in the

blank space.

(a) __________ development implies a long-term perspective.

(b) Keep goals small so they are more easily __________. Happiness is not something far away and unattainable. Happiness does not depend on circumstances

or objects. It is an inseparable part of our consciousness, of our essence, but hidden and covered

from sight by our thoughts, desires and worries. We all seek happiness but few, very-few, indeed,

get it. We are unhappy partly because we desire much more than what we can hope to attain. Our

countless desires are hard to be satisfied. And that is what makes us so sad in life. The secret of

happiness lies in the simplification of life. Simple living encourages high thinking. It leads to

contentment. Contentment gives us inner wealth, the wealth of the mind and of the soul.

2. A contented man devotes himself to virtues; a man can feel true happiness. I do not mean that for

simplification of life, a man should become an ascetic. The happiness of a sadhu is of a negative

kind. I want positive kind of happiness. For this I must live in the midst of life and faithfully carry

out my responsibilities to my home and my country. But all this should be done in the spirit of

selfless service.



3. A man, who wants to lead a happy life, should also make others happy. In making others happy he

will taste real and lasting happiness. There is a kind of joy in serving others with virtuous motives,

in sacrificing what one has for the good of others. An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness.

The secret of perfect happiness lies in renunciation.



4. Wealth may give us joy for a while and fame may provide us with fleeting excitement. But they

cannot give us permanent happiness. Kings have everything to make them happy and yet they feel

unhappy. It is because they do not practise renunciation. There is a sense of joy in doing one’s work

honestly and efficiently. A research-worker feels joy in research and a journalist in writing. In

doing one’s duty sincerely, one feels peace of mind which is an important essence of happiness. It is

only by cultivating spirit of renunciation, self-sacrifice, contentment and science work that one can

really be happy. The strings of misfortune spare none but they will not cow such a person.

5. Happiness is like the sun, it is often hidden by the clouds of thoughts, worries and desires. We have

to scatter and dissolve them to experience happiness. You don’t have to create happiness. All you

have to do is calm your mind, because when there is a quiet mind and inner peace, there is

happiness.

(c) Diabetes is __________ but not curable.

(d) Some economists think that 100% employment in India is an ____________ goal. ​

Answer 1

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